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I got Picked Up My Engine Hoist Yesterday, Torin 2 Ton Model...

Getting closer to pulling the Driveline out

Want to make a Wood Stand to sit the Engine in/ On when I remove it. I was thinking to make one to sit the Driveline on the 3 Original Mounting Points, HOWEVER I want to be able to remove the Bell Housing so I can check the flywheel and Clutch disc. So I am Thinking that I can build a Simple Wood Frame Set-Up that I can sit the Drive line down on and support it via the two side rails where the oil pan sits ?!? Figure I would build something like this:1929 Engine Stand/ Mount

Figure I could build this mostly scrap wood from shop, screw it all together and then mount it securely on a 24x48 piece of 3/4" thick or so Plywood. Then I could sit on a set of my Harbor Freight 1000 lb Dollies so that I can push it around and work freely on it.

Was also thinking of putting a small block on the back of the Plywood to support the Transmission WHEN it is bolted on, to reduce the OVERHUNG load and ANY stress it may impose on the Engine and Crankshaft !!

This concept will also allow me to freely work on the front of the engine as well as the top. then also paint everything when re assembled. FULL ACCESS to all except Bottom...

Any thoughts, Input, Ideas, are greatly welcomed and Appreciated... First time doing this with an Antique so not sure of the UNKNOWNS.. NOT YET ANYWAYS !!

Check out these engine stand plans. I haven't built one, but it looks good.

http://www.stovebolt.com/techtips/engine_dolly.html

Cheers, Dean

I have sent you a photo of the stands I built doing almost what you described-but certainly not as good looking.

Thanks Dean, I seen those plans and printed out a copy.
might be simpler then what I am trying to do, but work just fine.

Steve, got both your emails. Thanks... Looks like what I am going to TRY to do. Probably NOT look nothing like my Drawing OR what your does. As long as it WORKS I will be fine.

Figure I will be WORKING on the engine some while it is in the stand so want it STABLE & Secure. Main Reason Why I out in the SIDE RIB SUPPORTS.

The sales clerk at HF said a lot of people buy the dolly's and just use the casters. That way you can make the stand to suit your needs.

Not sure if you noticed in the pictures of my motor but my motor is mounted on some blocks that I first screwed to a strip of plywood. I then screwed the strip of plywood to another piece that is on a garden cart. The cart has inflatable tires and steering gear on the handle. It allows me to easily move my motor anywhere. I have to confess that the cart came with the purchase of the whole car and motor was already on it but it wasn't on the blocks. I made the blocks high enough to clear the flywheel but not high enough to install the lower bell housing cover.

When painting your engine lift it with straps and paint the oil pan first. Once your satisfied with the pan then you can just lower it back down on the blocks and continue painting the rest of the motor. That's how I did mine and got the whole thing fully covered.

Yes I did notice your block and motor config on the cart, Actually did another design based on that first. That is when I realized I was going to need to pull the housing and such off, and did not KNOW now to hold the motor with out the rear feet !?!? The cart would make it REALLY easy to move it around.

Steve...

Yeah I have 6 of the small ones. Four were modified for my Jack Stands for the 1929 !! 1929: Tool Jackstands Plan on finding a way to secure them other then the MONSTER ZIP TIES I am using now. IT all works GREAT !!

I think a couple of "J" hooks would do the job. Similar to a battery hold down rod/hook.

simple is better

Good Thought Steve...
could do the j-hook or found Hold-Down Bolt or a Flat Hook

ok, here is what i am thinking of building for my drivetrain, if it will work is another story!!

1929 Engine Stand/ Holder Empty
1929 Engine Stand/ Holder w/ Drivetrain

May need to reinforce the rear end where the Transmission sits, but the dolly under may handle it just fine. considering the transmission will not be on there all the time.

Wish I knew how to do the kind of stuff. Just too old to learn.

Great CAD design!

Andys29, you're too old to learn when you're dead!

Cheers, Dean

Thanks guys, and Dean's Right, never to old to learn...

Bought the wood I needed today to start the build. not sure when though, to much going on right now

Started up on the Stand...

Where I am right Now:

Engine Stand Pieces 1
Engine Stand Pieces 2
Engine Stand Side Rails Coming Together

Ok, got the bulk of it built last night...

Engine Stand 1
Engine Stand 2
Engine Stand 3

Ready to drop the engine on it...

Will build the Transmission Support when I get the Driveline out and set on here. To make it sure it is right.